AOE IV / Civilizations
House of Lancaster
An English variant with its own economy and military identity, introduced by Knights of Cross and Rose. It shares the English lineage but has different…
Overview
An English variant with its own economy and military identity, introduced by Knights of Cross and Rose. It shares the English lineage but has different unique options and should be planned as a separate civilization.
Use in play
Check its available units and landmark choices before copying an English build. Use the civilization-specific technology and production pages to adapt to the matchup.
A distinct English variant
House of Lancaster belongs to the English lineage but is a separate playable civilization with its own landmark, technology and roster choices. Its identity revolves around the House of Lancaster’s military and economic systems rather than a direct copy of the English Longbow network. Use its own availability pages when planning a build.
Planning the force
Its distinctive units and upgrades reward choosing a coherent force before investing in multiple production lines. Check the actual age and research conditions for the unit you want, then protect expensive or specialist troops with complementary units.
